New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
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| Industry | Training, Certification, Job Placement |
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| Founded | Laguna Hills, California, USA, 1982 |
| Website | NewHorizons.com |
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers is an IT training organization and a subsidiary of New Horizons Worldwide Inc. The company operates globally with over 300 training centers in 72 countries, managing its international network through a franchise model.[1][2]
New Horizons offers courses in personal computing, software applications, and business skills development. It provides training and certification programs authorized by technology vendors such as Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, and VMware. Training formats include in-person classes, online instructor-led sessions, and self-paced laboratory exercises, though specific delivery methods vary by location.[1]
Company History
[edit]New Horizons was founded by Michael Brinda in Laguna Hills in 1982. The company expanded its offerings in 1985 after incorporating Lotus and C++ into its curriculum and relocating to Irvine, CA. In 1988, it added Windows programming courses, prompting another move to Santa Ana. By 1992, an expanded course offering facilitated nationwide growth.
In 1993, New Horizons established its first international branch in Mexico City. The following year, it was acquired by Handex Consulting & Remediation LLC,[3] leading to further expansion into South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Around this time, the company also opened its first European location in Barcelona.
New Horizons began trading on NASDAQ in 1996 under the ticker symbol NEWH, which changed to NWRZ in 2009.[4] By 1997, the company operated 154 training centers, including 100 Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers (CTECs). In 2004, it partnered with the EC-Council to offer Certified Ethical Hacker and Countermeasures Training training.[5] In 2011, its North American centers were granted VMware Authorized Training Center Status.
In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice fined New Horizons (Spokane) $120,000 for false claims related to the G.I. Bill.[6]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- In 2000, Fortune named New Horizons one of America's "100 Fastest Growing Companies", and Forbes rated New Horizons one of the "200 Best Small Companies".
- In 2001, Bloomberg BusinessWeek named New Horizons to its list of "100 Hot Growth Companies".
- In 2003, New Horizons received a Gold Excellence in eLearning Award from the BrandonHall Group.[7]
- In 2006, New Horizons was named Partner of the Year for Technology Innovation at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Program Awards.[8]
- In 2009, New Horizons received the US & Canada Learning Partner of the Year award at the Cisco Partner Summit.[9]
- In 2011, TrainingIndustry.com named New Horizons one of its Top 20 IT Training Companies.[10]
- In 2012, New Horizons was selected as a finalist for the Microsoft Learning Competency Marketing Excellence Partner of the Year Award.[11]
- In 2015, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers received the Global Training (VATC) Partner of the Year Award at VMware Partner Exchange 2015.[12]
References
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- ^ "( NEWH ) Stock price". NASDAQ.com. 2009-09-17. Archived from the original on 2011-06-11. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
- ^ "New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc. Granted VMware Authorized Training Center (VATC) Status". September 22, 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- ^ "Spokane for-Profit College and General Manager to Pay Over $120,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Liability in Connection With G.I. Bill". www.justice.gov. US Department of Justice. Archived from the original on 10 January 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ "Independent Research About Employee Training and Talent Management". Brandon-Hall.com. Archived from the original on 1998-12-06. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
- ^ "Independent Research About Employee Training and Talent Management". Brandon-Hall.com. Archived from the original on 1998-12-06. Retrieved 2010-01-26.
- ^ "New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Wins United States and Canada Learning Partner of the Year Award at Cisco Partner Summit". New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. Archived from the original on 5 August 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
- ^ "2011 TOP 20 IT TRAINING COMPANIES". TrainingIndustry.com. Archived from the original on 21 August 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
- ^ "New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Selected as a Finalist for the 2012 Microsoft Learning Competency Marketing Excellence Partner of the Year Award". New Horizons Computer Learning Centers. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- ^ "VMware Partner Network Award Winners Honored at Partner Exchange 2015 (NYSE:VMW)". Archived from the original on 2015-02-09. Retrieved 2015-02-09.